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People s150 / Re: rear wheel removal
« on: June 03, 2012, 01:49:03 AM »
Well I finally got er done but I will also restate its the dumbest setup I have ever seen . I have been riding and wrenching for 50 yrs on everything from Aeriel square fours to Zundaps this design is rediculous .

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Technical | How To / Re: rear wheel removal
« on: June 03, 2012, 01:43:59 AM »
Well after relentlessly persuing this project, I finally got er done. But once again its totally ridiculous hos this machine is designed. I can change the rear tire on my HD dresser faster.

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Technical | How To / rear wheel removal
« on: June 02, 2012, 07:25:55 PM »
I was going to replace the rear tire on an 08 S125 . Well the insructions make it look pretty easy. 1st you have to remove the ENTIRE EXHAUST . They couldn't just have a slip on muffler . Next there is a link arm ( for lack of the proper name )which has a bearing in it. so far so good. Now remove the shock. Well here is where it appears to get real tricky because it appears all of the plastic from the seat down must come off so you can get to the top bolt of the shock. Does anyone know of an alternate way. This is crazy. I pitty the poor slug that has a flat on the road or when like me he needs to replace the rear tire. Whoever engineered this setup should be drawn and quartered.

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People s150 / Re: Initial impressions of People S 125
« on: June 02, 2012, 06:19:36 PM »
After having an 08 since new all was good until last summer when the CDI unit went bad . 5000 miles on it.  Now its starting to get a little jerky when taking off so maybe its in the centrifical clutch unit. Also changing a rear tire is maddening . I will never buy one again. PS the S model has may parts especially electrical that are different that the 125 . 

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People s150 / Re: rear wheel removal
« on: June 02, 2012, 06:11:59 PM »
I did find out that the piece in question is a spacer which had just enough rust to freeze it on the axle. After soaking it and letting it sit overnight, a little heat from a propane torch and vice grips got it to come off. Now I would to shake  the hand of the genius that designed this setup. It says to remove thge shock. Well it looks like the whole under the seat compartment and who knows what else is going have to come off. I have never seen anything so dumb . My full dresser HD isn't this bad. I would never recommend one of these to anyone .

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People s150 / Re: rear wheel removal
« on: June 02, 2012, 12:36:36 PM »
Ya know, as  I am sitting here this am and having read your post it makes perfect sense. It is verry possible that is what happened. As soon as the torrents of rain stop, I will make it to the garage and check. The piece I was refering to would be the center race of the bearing and then being its right up flush to he wheel its going to be nearly impossible to get a puller behind it.

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People s150 / rear wheel removal
« on: June 02, 2012, 01:09:42 AM »
OK Lads I need some advise here. I am about to replace the rear tire on my 08 S125. Now the instructions on my CD says to remove muffler, shock and this bracket ( which I cant remember the name) any way it goes on the rear axle. Then just remove the wheel. Mine wont budge After removing the axle nut and above mentioned bracket, there appears to be a spacer on the axle shaft that wont budge. Is this in fact a spacer or a machined part of the axle? I think its a spacer. Any ideas here. I have tried a little heat ant rust buster but no movement . THe axle stays in place affixed into the rear gearbox and the wheel slides off right ? Any help greatly appreciated.

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Technical | How To / repair manuas
« on: October 29, 2011, 10:21:37 PM »
I dont know if anyone here can help me out but here goes. I am dealing with an intermiten and now no spark situation on my 04 peoples S125. The repair manual for this and the standard 125 model both have a chart ( although different rreadings for each model )for the testing procedure for the cdi unit. This chart challenges my ability to understand it. It also explains that a "SPECIAL" tester for the job because of a semi conductor in the unit. This is an $80 part here and I centainlly dont want to replace it for no good reason. With a standard FLUKE ( High Quality digital )tester some readings correspond with the chart ( even though I dont fully understand their testing procedure for some of it ) and some of the other tests are off the wall. Does anyone here have any experience testing these cdi ubits or have a knowledge of what the chart means?  I know this is asking a lot but I am stumped. 

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Technical | How To / Re: Newbie questions
« on: October 17, 2011, 12:55:14 PM »
Over the years I hve seen several kill switches go bad on Hondas and Harleys . On these scooters the engine spins even the kill switch is on. Bad idea to begin with. Most new motorcycles do absolutely nothing when the starter button is presed and the kill switch is on. So right away you look at the switch. If you are having a problem when you leave the switch on then just shut the machine off with the key. On the battery issue, I actually had a Yusa Exide acid battery in a 82 Honda that went 12 yrs. A stock HD gel battery that went 8yrs and still strong. My 40 yrs of experience has shown that most standard acid  motorcycle batt go only 2 yrs max. Your choice here but I think the gel is the way to go. 

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Technical | How To / CDI test
« on: October 15, 2011, 06:11:07 PM »
Is there any way of testing the CDI or Reg/Rec units. Not having a manual I am at a loss. I know that many machines just say substitute with a known good unit. Most of us here sure dont have the luxury of that otion. Thanks in advance for any help.

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Technical | How To / Rollers
« on: October 14, 2011, 12:22:13 PM »
I have several questions about rollers and weight etc. Just what are they and what is their   function?. Why do the wear out? . I know, a lot of questions but inquiring minds whant to know .

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Technical | How To / model difference
« on: October 14, 2011, 02:51:14 AM »
Can anyone tell me what is the difference between say a peoples S125 and one without the S designation? . Is it just style ?  . Will the two models have basically the same specs and service manuals? Thanks in advance.

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Technical | How To / S125 sparkno spark
« on: October 12, 2011, 11:10:09 PM »
OK lads here we go, on my 08 S125 i was having a problem starting which i thought was humidity realted. Sometimes it would fire right up and other times just spin over. After putting it in a warm heated garage i got the same results. Replaced the plug,checked coil wires,plug cap for resistance and fully charged the bat. Pulled and grounded the plug and it spins over but only produces a spark when the starter button is released and once in a while not even then. It does not fire on the kicker either. Also checked and cleaned the fuses. Any help will be greatly appreciated.
PS I wanted to get at the key switch and other connections but cannot figure out how to access them without wrecking the plastic.

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People s150 / 2008 S125 Hard start then no start
« on: October 11, 2011, 10:59:58 PM »
I have had an 08 S125 for a couple of yrs now and this year it has developed a bad quirk. When the humidity is high, it just turns over and will not fire. Even when parked in the garage it acts this way. I was convinced it was just the humidity but after keeping it in a warm heated garage it still did the same. So I pulled he plug and grounded it to the head with a jumper and what happens is that when the starter is spinning the engine there is no spark but as soon as i release the satrted button, it fires once.  I cleaned the coil connections and fuses and coated with dilectric grease and wanted to check the kill switch and ign switch but cannot figure out how to get at them. Even with all the plastic pannels unsrewed and unbolted they refuse to come off and I dont want to force them and have a big mess. Its got me crazy. HELP .

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